Comments on: Lights, camera . . . http://minimediaguy.org/2007/06/01/lights-camera/ studying the media ecosystem Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:39:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deep Cuz http://minimediaguy.org/2007/06/01/lights-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-22742 Deep Cuz Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:38:12 +0000 http://minimediaguy.org/2007/06/01/lights-camera/#comment-22742 Philosophers and plumbers. Now there's an interesting juxtaposition. You coulda predicted a response from the 'Ol Cuzzola, cooncha? Being somewhat familiar with that particular trade, I have heard and seen most all the derisive, unflattering publicity and stereotypes connected with one who earns their living by turning wrenches. In some misguided circles in our culture it's just not cool to use tools. They tend to get your fingernails dirty, not to mention the number they can do on your clothes. While I can't say for sure that I've ever known a genuine, card-carrying philosopher I have had the whimsical pleasure of knowing a few philosophic plumbers. I wouldn't even venture a guess how much or how long it would take a deeply contemplative lover of wisdom to change out a leaky water heater or repair a faucet... Philosophers and plumbers. Now there’s an interesting juxtaposition. You coulda predicted a response from the ‘Ol Cuzzola, cooncha?

Being somewhat familiar with that particular trade, I have heard and seen most all the derisive, unflattering publicity and stereotypes connected with one who earns their living by turning wrenches.

In some misguided circles in our culture it’s just not cool to use tools. They tend to get your fingernails dirty, not to mention the number they can do on your clothes.

While I can’t say for sure that I’ve ever known a genuine, card-carrying philosopher I have had the whimsical pleasure of knowing a few philosophic plumbers.

I wouldn’t even venture a guess how much or how long it would take a deeply contemplative lover of wisdom to change out a leaky water heater or repair a faucet…

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